Paul Heyman's favor to CM Punk to be revealed; tragic loss to former WWE champion? 5 ways Roman Reigns can be moved to RAW
Roman Reigns and CM Punk could come face to face again if the former moves to WWE RAW in the coming weeks. There are many ways the two could end up on the same brand.
Certain reports suggest that Roman Reigns will head to the red brand before or after RAW’s Netflix premiere. The move could be made to bolster the brand’s roster and increase its star power to bring more viewership on the Netflix platform.
Reigns doesn’t have a title around his waist, and he looks free from any active rivalries. That could allow him to make a smooth transition to the RAW brand without leaving any unfinished business on SmackDown.
Check out the five ways WWE could move Roman Reigns from SmackDown to RAW.
#5. The upcoming transfer window
The upcoming transfer window is one of the easiest ways WWE could move many superstars around. With the Netflix premiere of RAW on the horizon, the company has scheduled the transfer window at the right time.
During the window, WWE fans could see the two top champions on the main roster switch brands. Additionally, fans could see Roman Reigns also make a move to RAW as its biggest star to round off the transfer.
The move would be uncontroversial and give The OTC many new rivalries to look forward to. However, a star as big as Reigns may require a bigger story to make the move than just getting transferred with the other stars.
#4. Hunger to win a new WWE title
The hunger to win a new title could push The OTC in the coming weeks. Roman Reigns enjoyed the longest-ever reign with the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, and he may want to win another title now.
The new World Heavyweight Championship has a strong lineage, with Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre holding the titles before Damian Priest and current champion Gunther. The WWE Universe could see Reigns tell Paul Heyman to pull the strings and have him move to the red brand where he can go after the title.
Gunther and Roman Reigns could light up WrestleMania 41 with a top match if The Rock is unavailable to face The OTC. It would be a top contest that could benefit both stars and bring in many viewers.
#3. Sami Zayn and Jey Uso may need some help
Sami Zayn and Jey Uso teamed up with Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, and CM Punk to face Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline at Survivor Series: WarGames. Zayn and Uso had to think a lot before joining The OTC, who had berated them in the past.
Drew McIntyre returned to RAW after Survivor Series to attack Jey Uso backstage. He then laid out Sami Zayn in the middle of the ring after his match against Seth Rollins.
The Scottish Warrior could continue to attack and tear apart the two former members of The Bloodline, forcing the babyface Roman Reigns to come to their aid.
That could see him request Nick Aldis, Adam Pearce, or Triple H move him to the red brand, where he could take down McIntyre before establishing himself as the brand's face.
#2. Solo Sikoa could defeat Roman Reigns on WWE SmackDown
The episode of SmackDown after Survivor Series: WarGames saw a heelish Solo Sikoa come out to the middle with no shame. He declared that he was still the Tribal Chief and would continue his reign on the brand.
WWE fans could see a final match between Solo Sikoa and Roman Reigns soon to crown the Tribal Chief of the SmackDown brand. The OTC could lose the contest after Jacob Fatu interferes, forcing Reigns to leave the brand.
Reigns is without Jimmy Uso, and Sami Zayn and Jey Uso are busing on RAW. It would make sense for Sikoa and Fatu to pile on the pain on a babyface Reigns to stay relevant on SmackDown. Reigns could lose the Tribal Chief title and move to the RAW brand following a tragic loss to the former NXT North American Champion.
#1. CM Punk could call in his favor on WWE RAW
Paul Heyman brought CM Punk to team up with Roman Reigns for the Survivor Series: WarGames. The Best in the World made it clear that it was a favor for Heyman and that The Wiseman now owed him one.
After The OG Bloodline’s win at Survivor Series: WarGames, Punk reminded Heyman that he owed him a favor. The Best in the World could ask The Wiseman to repay him sooner rather than later.
Many believe CM Punk will ask for a title shot from Roman Reigns once the latter wins a world title again. However, Punk could think of something different in the coming months.
He could ask Paul Heyman to move Reigns to RAW to get on Seth Rollins’ nerves even more. Alternatively, WWE fans could see Rollins and Drew McIntyre work together, forcing Punk to request that Heyman bring Reigns to be his RAW partner.